Sperb's Herbs Podcast

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Sperb’s Herbs is all about helping people be healthier through integrative medicine. Every other week, we will have podcasts directed to integrative medical professionals and anyone who wants to learn about various herbs. Looking at Chinese herbs, formulas and herbs from around the world, we will explore the stories, history, and culture as well as the health effects of each herb.

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Apple of Sodom (Calotropis)

May 14 2024 60 mins

This episode covers the herb Apple of Sodom or Calotropis procera. This herb is very interesting in that it has potentially biblical origins, is thought to be quite toxic, and yet has some interesting medicinal properties. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions,

Mi Meng Hua (Buddleia Flower Bud)

Apr 26 2024 55 mins

This episode will cover another Chinese herb Mi Meng Hua (Buddleia flower bud). Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. In this episode we will start our c

Supporting and Releasing Formulas

Apr 09 2024 60 mins

This episode will cover one of the traditional categories of formulas, Supporting and Releasing Formulas. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including the formulas in the category, and common functions, we will explore the science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of the category of formulas. And then there is always something a little quirky abo

Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia or Siler Root)

Mar 07 2024 60 mins

This episode covers the Chinese herb Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia or Siler Root), used to treat bones and sinews as well as yang vacuity. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky

Eremophila longifolia

Jan 11 2024 52 mins

This episode covers the Australian herb Eremophila longifolia commonly known as berrigan. This Aboriginal herb is something I know very little about and am super excited for you to join me on a journey to learn about it. As usual, we will go into great depth about it covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, p

Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria Rhizome)

Dec 28 2023 55 mins

This episode covers the Chinese herb Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria Rhizome), used to treat bones and sinews as well as yang vacuity. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an e

Da Qing Long Tang (Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)

Dec 07 2023 64 mins

This episode covers the Chinese herb formula Da Qing Long Tang (Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction). This is another formula that does two almost opposite things: helps exterior cold while clearing interior heat. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential

Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit)

Nov 26 2023 62 mins

This episode covers the Chinese herb Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit). This is a relatively commonly used Chinese herb. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode: we will be looking a

Sumac (Rhus coriaria)

Nov 08 2023 56 mins

This episode covers the herb Sumac. This is a delicious middle eastern and African spice, but does it have medicinal properties? Spoiler alert: it does have medicinal properties and we are going to explore them with our usual thoroughness. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidenc

Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Cold

Oct 11 2023 56 mins

This episode covers one of the traditional categories of formulas, Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Cold. These formulas are incredibly important for treating specific types the everyday cold and flu. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including the formulas in the category, and common functions, we will explore the science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potentia